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Political Parties

In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.

Joining Forces: A Guide for Forming, Joining and Building Political Coalitions

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March 9, 2007

Joining Forces: A Guide for Forming, Joining and Building Political Coalitions

This guide offers a series of questions that political parties and organizations should think about as they consider joining in coalitions with like-minded parties and organizations.

This guide offers a series of questions that political parties and organizations should think about as they consider joining in coalitions with like-minded parties and organizations.

Peru’s Political Party System and the Promotion of Pro-poor Reform

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March 8, 2007

Peru’s Political Party System and the Promotion of Pro-poor Reform

This paper analyzes Peru’s political party system as it affects the ability of democratically elected officials to drive pro-poor change.

This paper analyzes Peru’s political party system as it affects the ability of democratically elected officials to drive pro-poor change.

Bolivia’s Political Party System and the Incentives for Pro-Poor Reform

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March 8, 2007

Bolivia’s Political Party System and the Incentives for Pro-Poor Reform

This report examines Bolivia’s political party system in order to identify the pros and cons of advancing pro-poor reform. It also contains recommendations to members of the international development community presently formulating their country assistance strategies for Bolivia.

This report examines Bolivia’s political party system in order to identify the pros and cons of advancing pro-poor reform. It also contains recommendations to members of the international development community presently formulating their country assistance strategies for Bolivia.

Democracy Out of Balance: Civil Society Can’t Replace Political Parties

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March 8, 2007

Democracy Out of Balance: Civil Society Can’t Replace Political Parties

This article highlights the recent increase in programs devoted to civil society development, and the simultaneous decrease in programs aimed at strengthening political parties and institutions.

This article highlights the recent increase in programs devoted to civil society development, and the simultaneous decrease in programs aimed at strengthening political parties and institutions.

Promoting Women's Political Participation: Women Representatives Training (WRT) Program Trainer's Manual

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March 8, 2007

Promoting Women's Political Participation: Women Representatives Training (WRT) Program Trainer's Manual

This training manual includes a detailed description of an eight-week long training session conducted for women political leaders in Nepal.

This training manual includes a detailed description of an eight-week long training session conducted for women political leaders in Nepal.

Women’s Candidate Training Program: Trainer's Manual Nepal

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March 8, 2007

Women’s Candidate Training Program: Trainer's Manual Nepal

This manual provides training tips and workshop techniques for political party trainers to train Nepali women candidates for local government.

This manual provides training tips and workshop techniques for political party trainers to train Nepali women candidates for local government.

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform And Combating Corruption In Eight Countries

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March 8, 2007

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform And Combating Corruption In Eight Countries

This report presents the research findings of a project conducted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) on Political Party Strategies to Combat Corruption.

This report presents the research findings of a project conducted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) on Political Party Strategies to Combat Corruption.

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Developments in Party Communications

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March 8, 2007

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Developments in Party Communications

This paper considers the possible approaches to creating more effective and inclusive political parties. It focuses on the communication channels that parties can use to strengthen their relationships with citizens and to promote fair elections.

This paper considers the possible approaches to creating more effective and inclusive political parties. It focuses on the communication channels that parties can use to strengthen their relationships with citizens and to promote fair elections.

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

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March 8, 2007

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.